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Commissioners approve legacy lot for family use at Upper Sweetwater Trail
Summary
Board granted a legacy‑lot subdivision allowing Mark Cargill to divide a 3.09‑acre parcel to create a 1.09‑acre lot so he can build next door to his elderly mother; approval included a condition that the lot may not be sold outside the family for five years.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a legacy‑lot subdivision April 19 that will allow Mark Cargill to split his mother’s 3.09‑acre property at 1125 Upper Sweetwater Trail and create a 1.09‑acre lot for a single‑family residence.
Zoning Administrator Thomas Treywick explained legacy‑lot review criteria and noted the parcel is zoned AG and falls within a rural plan area; staff said the proposed lot meets setback requirements and the applicant has communicated with environmental health about septic plans. Mr. Cargill told the board he is a veteran and wants to be close to his 83‑year‑old mother to help care for her.
Commissioner Carter moved to approve the legacy‑lot request with a condition that the newly created lot cannot be sold to anyone outside the immediate family for at least five years; Commissioner Wetherbee seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Treywick noted the board historically places such five‑year resale conditions on legacy lots to preserve the family‑transfer intent. The applicant said he intends to make the lot his permanent home and understands the resale restriction.
The approval allows Mr. Cargill to pursue building permits subject to standard permitting (setbacks, septic approval and other development requirements).
